Sunset Boulevard: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony-Winning Musical

Sunset Boulevard, Andrew Lloyd Webber's lush and dramatic musical, comes to Desert Stages Theatre. Based on Billy Wilder's classic 1950 film noir, Sunset Boulevard is the story of Norma Desmond, a fading star of the silent film era who has retreated to her decaying mansion to live in the past. When the ambitious young screenwriter Joe Gillis stumbles into her world, she sees in him an opportunity to make her big comeback and he sees an opportunity to make a quick buck. As their relationship becomes ever more complicated and entangled, Joe finds himself in over his head with no way out of the situation he has created with his greed. The original Broadway production claimed seven Tony Awards in 1995 including Best Musical, and features memorable songs such as "With One Look" and "As If We Never Said Goodbye."

The play was terrific. The male and femsle leads were just great, especially the female lead. The supporting cast also had some very good talent, especially the butler. I would recommend everybody to see this play.

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In a story of love and tragedy, Sunset Blvd unravels the story of faded silent screen starlet Norma Desmond. Living as a recluse in a crumbled mansion on that famed street, and still centered in the fantasy of her past fame, Desmond meets young screenwriter Joe Gillis and sees an opportunity to regain the limelight. The drama descends into madness and murder.

About the Ticket Supplier: Desert Stages Theatre

Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, an award-winning, non-profit performing arts theatre, is committed to offering high-quality entertainment to suit a variety of ages and musical tastes and to providing a creative platform that nurtures each stage of an actor’s development.